Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX9V

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX240 HS vs Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 7 months later than the HX9V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX240 HS matches up against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and HX9V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and HX9V.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX9V to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX240 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.